Vulnerability · Published Oct 29, 2026 · Assigned by ProgressSoftware
CVE-2026-84295Improper Authentication in Progress WS_FTP Server
Critical 10.0
In plain English
A critical-severity improper authentication in WS_FTP Server from Progress Software. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.6% (higher than 46% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)10.0Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 53.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
Improper authentication in Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.6 and 2025.0.3 on Windows could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access sensitive information, including administrative credentials.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Software | WS_FTP Server | 0 – before 2024.0.60 – before 2025.0.3 |
Weakness: CWE-287, CWE-522 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H